Cherokee 2WD L4-150 2.5L VIN H TBI (1988)
the alignment marks.
b.
Align the marks on the distributor housing and the engine block and install the distributor into the engine. Marks made in removal should be
properly aligned. If not, rotate distributor as required.
NOTE: It may be necessary to move the rotor and shaft slightly to start the gear into mesh with the camshaft gear and to engage the oil pump
drive tang, but the rotor should align with the marks when the distributor is in place.
c.
Install the distributor hold-down clamp and bolt and tighten.
4. If the engine was rotated while the distributor was out use this procedure.
a.
Remove the No.1 spark plug; hold a finger over the spark plug hole and rotate the engine until compression pressure is felt; slowly continue
on damper aligns with the 0° mark on the timing scale. Do not rotate the engine backward to align the timing marks.
Oil Pump Gear Slot Position
b.
Rotate the oil pump gear so that the gear slot on the pump shaft is slightly past the 3 o'clock position. This can be done with a flat blade
screwdriver.
Distributor Rotor Position Before Installation
c.
With the distributor cap removed, install the distributor with the rotor located at the 5 O'clock position.
